See what the critics have to say about Rufus Rhymes...
Enchanting... potently hued, get-lost-in-the-illustrations visual storytelling. – Award-winning pet journalist Sharon Peters, USA Today
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Animal artist Ron Burns gives a fresh, dog-centric twist to classic lullabies, each brought to life with Burns' vibrant images. "Rock-a-Bye Rufus" and "Twinkle Twinkle I'm a Star" are among the many lullabies you can sing to your kids - or dogs - at bedtime. – Amy Sacks, New York Daily News
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The vivid reds, greens, blues, purples, oranges, and yellows splashing across the pages are a celebration of all that dogs have to give; loyalty, happiness, joy, fun, and unconditional love. And the situations Rufus finds himself in (claiming ownership of the bed in the first tune and playing diva in the second) will be completely understandable to the modern dog. Yet the most exciting part of "Rufus Rhymes" are two little words tucked into the upper right corner of the cover "Book 1", which imply that this is just the beginning of Ron Burn's journey into the book medium. - Tanya Turgeon, FetchDog Book Hound Blog http://www.fetchdog.com/blogs/bookhound/General/rufus_rhymes_modern_lullabies_for
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Rufus Rhymes is one of the most beautifully illustrated “children's" books we have ever seen... this little book will provide you with hours of smiles and laughter as you let your mind wander and revisit your first four-legged love affair. Just as it will inspire you to create new memories, perhaps by going out and bringing a new fur baby home. – Haute or Not @ PetMD, http://www.petmd.com/blogs/hauteornot/2009/august/10
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“Having the opportunity to preview this book was incredible. Reading the words Ron Burns has written was very touching and inspirational. As a talented and gifted artist, Ron Burns long ago captured the public with his remarkable paintings and the pictures painted for this book bring the rhymes into a sincere, loving story.
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Rufus Rhymes is not just meant to encourage reading to children, but to support having children read to their dogs, which is an activity that helps improve children’s reading abilities. With its delightful thoughts and sincere rhymes this book is not just for children, but for all who love their dogs.” – Mary Schaut, Phoenix Pet Products Examiner
http://www.examiner.com/x-7469-Phoenix-Dog-Products-Examiner
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“Ron Burns has taken familiar children's nursery rhymes and turned them on their heads, making the very familiar rhythms pop with new meaning and fun. This book is a perfect book for children to read aloud to their dogs, a funny book for parents to read to their children instead of the sometimes horrifying words in some traditional nursery rhymes, and will delight adults, too.” – Sandy Weaver Carmen, Atlanta Dog Examiner
http://www.examiner.com/x-2162-Atlanta-Dogs-Examiner
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“For a long time, Ron Burns has been one of my favorite artists. I discovered him on a poster for a shelter—I don’t even remember which one it was so long ago. He does dog and cat portraits that are incredible.
I recently ran across him on Twitter.
I like his work because his color choices are totally electric, and his subject matter is nearly always four-legged. And he does a lot of wonderful charitable work for animals.And now, he’s just finished illustrating a new book called Rufus Rhymes! It’s a lovely book of lullabies featuring his dog, Rufus, and definitely worth checking out!” – Bev and Baily-the-Bichon, My Fire Hydrant Blog http://petcarebev.com/
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“This book could be a staple in everyone’s homes with children and pets. Children love their pets and like to read, this would give them the best of both worlds. Children love and know nursery rhymes, so when they read these they will be able to understand them. The pictures are bright and vivid colors, which appeal to children.” – Dena Stapleton, Savannah Pets Examiner
http://www.examiner.com/x-10826-Savannah-Pets-Examiner
